Hannah Woods, PA-C

This provider is no longer seeing patients at MUSC Health.

Dr. Smarika Shrestha is a respected thoracic surgeon at MUSC Health Florence Medical Center. She combines her extensive training and compassionate care to help her patients.Dr. Shrestha received her medical degree from Dalhousie University, followed by a General Surgery Residency at West Virginia University. She further specialized with a Thoracic Surgery Residency at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. Dr. Shrestha is board-certified in both general and thoracic surgery.Her commitment to education extends beyond her practice; she is an ATLS Instructor, sharing her knowledge with the next generation of surgeons. Dr. Shrestha's dedication to excellence has been recognized with several awards, including the Moncton Hospital Hero Award.Patients can expect personalized and expert care from Dr. Shrestha, who is known for her dedication to improving patient outcomes through innovative surgical techniques and compassionate care.

Certified Physician Assistant James Franco is a graduate of Gardner-Webb University with a strong passion for cardiothoracic surgery. His proactive approach during clinical rotations allowed him to gain extensive hands-on experience, working closely with seasoned surgeons and health care professionals. Being immersed in the learning experience gave James a deep understanding of cardiothoracic surgical procedures. Before pursuing a career as a physician assistant, he served as an Emergency Medical Technician. The foundational experience instilled in him the importance of swift decision-making in emergency situations. James is driven by a genuine commitment to patient care and strives to deliver precise and empathetic cardiothoracic surgery care.